Top 10 Tallest Buildings In Asia in 2022
The realization and contemplation of the need to build taller and make our cities compact is something that has been persistent through time. Not only does it bring diversity to a city’s skyline but it also induces a city’s identity at a much larger scale and context. The leaps in the past few decades have been nothing less than extraordinary in this context. The introduction of high-rise buildings in a city has been sought not only as a programmatic solution but also as a cultural symbol in a city’s fabric. This article hence explores the dynamism of high-rise architecture with respect to the "Ten tallest buildings in Asia".
1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and a global icon. Truly a feat of engineering, the building represents the conceptual heart and soul of the city of Dubai.At 828m tall, this magnificent structure is located next to Dubai Mall and has drawn visitors from all over the world since opening in 2010. The unmatched Burj Khalifa view can be taken in from not one but two observations decks – the two-storey At the Top on the 124th and 125th floors, as well as one of the world’s highest observation decks (555m) on the 148th floor.
2. Merdeka 118, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year of Completion: late 2022
Height: 679 m (2228 ft), 118 floors
Envisaged as a new focal point for the city of Kuala Lumpur, Merdeka 118, formerly known as KL 118, marks the Merdeka precinct in downtown Kuala Lumpur with its presence overlooking the Merdeka Stadium, where the independence of Malaysia was first declared by its Prime Minister in 1957. This landmark, based on one of the most culturally significant sites in all of Malaysia, adds to the city’s identity as a whole and is well integrated with all the rail networks in the city. Inspired by Malaysian art and craft, the structure features a multi-faceted diamond-shaped facade composed of triangular glass panes.
3. Shanghai Tower, China
The Shanghai Tower, the world's second-tallest building in 2018, is 127 stories or 632 meters (2,073 feet) tall and is a premier Shanghai tourist highlight. It is the tallest building in China and the world's third-tallest building by height to architectural top. It is the tallest and largest LEED Platinum certified building in the world since 2015.
4. Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower , Macca
The third tallest building in the world is also commonly known as Mekkah Royal Clock Hotel Tower (or informally the Mecca Clock Tower). The location of this tower is very special as it was built only 50 meters away from Islam’s holiest site Kaaba. The central tower of the complex is 601 meters tall and has 120 floors. The crescent at the very top of the tower alone contributes 23 meters to its overall height, which is equal to a 7-story building.
5. Ping An International Finance Centre, China
6. Lotte World Tower, South Korea
The Lotte World Tower is a 555.7-metre, 123-story skyscraper located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. It opened to the public on April 3, 2017, and is currently the tallest building in South Korea and the sixth tallest in the world. The tower received its construction permit in November 2010. Opened in April 2017, the tower was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) and built by Lotte Group at a cost of approximately $2.5bn.
7. CTF Finance Center, Guangzhou, China
The Guangzhou Chow Tai Fook Finance Centre, also called East Tower, it is a 530-metre tall mixed-use skyscraper in Guangzhou, Guangdong, which was completed in October 2016. It is the tallest completed building in Guangzhou, the third-tallest in China, and the seventh-tallest in the world.
8. Tianjin CTF Finance Center, Tianjin
Tianjin CTF Finance Center is a super-tall skyscraper located in the TEDA CBD of Binhai, Tianjin, China. Construction started in 2013 and was completed in 2019.Tianjin CTF Finance Centre is a 530m tall skyscraper with a total GFA of 389,900 sq. m., consisting of 97-storey towers, 5-storey podium and 4-storey basement. It is a comprehensive development project comprising retail, office, hotel, and serviced apartment.
Located at the core of Beijing's new 30-hectare central business district, CITIC Tower is the tallest building and a new icon of the capital. CITIC Tower is a supertall skyscraper in the Central Business District of Beijing. It is popularly known as China Zun. The 109-story, 528 m building is the tallest in the city, surpassing the China World Trade Center Tower III by 190 metres.
10. Taipei 101, Taiwan
Towering landmark skyscraper offering shops, eateries & an observation platform on the 89th floor.Located in the finest district Taipei has to offer, TAIPEI 101 is the largest engineering project ever in the history of the Taiwan construction business. Supported by a dozen or so domestic businesses, the TFC Corp. was fortunate to have local and international experts in charge of the planning, and world-class architect C.Y. Lee was responsible for the design of the project. The design transcends the unit-body concept and is based on the Chinese number 8, a numeral long considered lucky in Chinese culture. Eight-floor structural units are connected one by one on top of each other to form the whole. This kind of rhythmic aesthetic is new to skyscrapers.
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